A few focus on his ancestry, his family, or reminiscences of his associates. American prophet, examines what it was about his remarkable life story. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very brilliant or inspired and taught by god or both. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on. Smiths voiceover tells us that the entire group in jail is freed, around which. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. A prophet, according to the old and new testament, relies on revelation from god to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning. People around the world now have a new way to learn about joseph smith, the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Interview with emma smith by joseph smith iii, feb. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. Many select an aspect of the prophets spiritual careerhis teachings, writings, revelations, or propheciesor significant events, such as the 1820 vision or the 1844 martyrdom. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet a similar film has been shown since 2005 in salt lake city and. The prophet, by himself ebook written by joseph smith jr. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. What is most notable about heidi swintons american prophet, the story of joseph smith is the contrast between what is in it and what is not. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. Later revelation to joseph smith gave the church its name. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Charlatan or prophet, divine leader or schizophrenic dictator, visionary or fraud, joseph smith, founder and first prophet of church of jesus christ of latter day saints, is featured in american prophet. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and. Like others in history, smith brewed god, sex and politics into a fatal mix, but his church prospered.
Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of. In response, smith dictated a revelation which clarified his office as a prophet and an apostle.
Stories from the life of joseph smith by richard e. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished american judge and congressman, declared. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. The most recurring theme of joseph smith s life as found within heidi swintons book was his endearing love for both his friends and his enemies. It is an easy read and flows well with many well placed pictures and paintings throughout. Joseph smith prophesies to orson hyde that the two of them will drink wine together in palestine. The prophet of the restoration broll of joseph smith movie. A brief history of the early visions of the prophet and the rise and progress of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. Pbs presentation of a documentary about joseph smith, funded by a mormon family.
Turley junior tells about a great majority of the stories of the life of jospeh smith. Joseph smith was the founder and first president of the church of jesus. Published for the first time in their entirety, the personal diaries of mormon founder joseph smith 180544 provide an unequaled view of this controversial american religious leader. The story of joseph smith 1999 pbs documentary by lee groberg, heidi s.
The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Haight was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days. Contains all of joseph smiths diaries and journals. He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon.
Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the lds church. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. The false lds joseph smith and the real historical. The latterday saints mormons hold as among the first and most important principles of their religion, on which all the rest is based, that the founder of their church, joseph smith jr. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on.
Prophet of the restoration full movie 2005 duration. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Brought to video by pbs, this documentary speaks to the masses about the godfearing. His enemies murdered him less than two years after this prophecy. There is a brief mention of jane james, a young convert of african descent. The story of joseph smith offers a fascinating portrait of a man whose name has indeed been had for good and evil among all nations.
This allnew dramatic recreations and scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current religious leaders from inside the faith, joseph smith. Buy a cheap copy of joseph smith the prophet book by truman g. Richard dutcher, mormon moviemaker article in deseret news. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. The story of joseph smith 1999 gregory peck narrates this powerful story of a tumultuous chapter in 19th century american religious history. With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton.
Martin harris, a wealthy farmer who had helped joseph and emma financially, came to visit. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. Previous compilations of carefully selected and sometimes rewritten passages of smiths diaries and journals do not capture the intensity of the present. This 2017 narrative beautifully portrays the rich details of his life, the founding of the lds church and its early history in new york, ohio, and illinois. The story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. He discusses a number of gospel subjects, including the being and kind of being god is and the immortality of the intelligence of man. Salt lake city, utin a press conference earlier today, filmmaker richard dutcher announced that the subject of his next film will be the life of the prophet joseph smith, jr. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country.
Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. If this is the same as the cassette version i bought about 20 years ago, there are 8 different talks entitled first vision and its aftermath, spiritual gifts, joseph s personality and character, joseph smith and trial, kirtland temple, doctrinal development and nauvoo. It was an old book of my dads and it has been interesting to see an outsiders point of view. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544.
Prophet joseph smith during the nauvoo period historical note in the latter part of april, joseph smith and those who w ere incarcerated with him escaped from the prison in which they were held for mor e than six m onths in mis souri. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. The most recurring theme of joseph smiths life as found within heidi swintons book was his endearing love for both his friends and his enemies. Introduction map a joseph smith chronology prominent characters a joseph smith bibliography.
These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and. Joseph smiths death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world. Joseph smith prophesies that he shall triumph over all my enemies. The prophet joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints at the april conference of the church, 1844, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. As the church he founded on american soil has grown to a membership exceeding ten million in 160plus countries around the globe, his work has been scrutinized, acclaimed, ridiculed, investigated, applauded, belittled, embraced, and rejected. Joseph smiths published revelations contained no reference to samesex marriage. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day sai. Joseph smith first mormon prophet saw god and jesus in first. The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence.
The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. This reboot of the 1999 pbs production narrated by the late great actor gregory peck, includes new material and scenes that bring insight into the prophets life. The story of joseph smith, which profiles the life and times of the controversial religious figure. Thompson became the prophets scribe and personal secretary. In addition, citing journal entries and scholarly interviews, audiences will see dramatized scenes of joseph translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat, being pulled out of his home at night to be tarred and feathered, shivering in the liberty jail, speaking to his. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. The prophet joseph smith received the first vision in 1820 and translated the. Joseph smith also received a revelation in 1833 outlining a code of health called the word of wisdom.
As the church he founded on american soil has grown to a membership exceeding ten million in 160plus countries around the globe, his work has been scrutinized, acclaimed, ridiculed, investigated, applauded, belittled, embraced. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Information and links about richard dutchers epic historical film prophet. Joseph smith is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. The cultural impact of the joseph story in earlymodern times is discussed in. Joseph smith american prophet reveals a new comprehensive history of this revered figure.
Here is a man who was born in the stark hills of vermont. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. Translation scholar who was the prophet joseph smith. Cannon, life of joseph smith the prophet salt lake city. Translation scholar in december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. Yousuf e payambar or joseph, the prophet is an iranian television series from 2008, directed by farajullah salahshur, which tells the story of prophet joseph from the quran and islamic traditions. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. Autobiographical sketch, 1832a history of the life of joseph smith, jr. O n april 30, 18 39, the pr ophet purch ased the land including and surrounding the s mall.
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